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Curt,  Steve Stone used to always ask:

"when was the last time you saw an Olympic sprinter dive to the finish line?"

I think that no one should ever slide into first base, except in the rare instance of avoiding a tag when the throw is off line.  However, the Olympic sprinter comment doesn't seem to be valid.  A sprinter has to touch the tape with his chest.  This prevents him from merely reaching forward with his had to touch it earlier, which I feel certain would work.